Tactical Performance Center

The Tactical Performance Center, founded by the esteemed Ron Avery , a legendary figure in the firearms training industry, and Ken Nelson , the innovative mind behind the PractiScore project (a widely used tablet-based scoring system in practical shooting) has always stood at the forefront of advanced firearms training. Ron Avery, with his rich background as a police officer and martial artist, infused a depth of knowledge and experience into the training programs. Internationally acclaimed as a pioneering researcher, world-class firearms instructor, and shooter, Ron's methodologies have been embraced by U.S. Special Forces, countless agencies, and thousands of individuals both in the U.S. and abroad.

On February 23, 2019, the world lost Ron Avery, but his enduring legacy continues to shape military, police firearms, and defensive tactical training. In each class we conduct and with every student we mentor, we endeavor to uphold and honor his legacy, perpetuating his groundbreaking doctrine of ‘Reactive Shooting Science,' a testament to his profound impact on shooting and instructional techniques.

Focusing on one thing at a time means you'll get more done. A conscious mind can control one process at a time. Developing skills in the right way is of great importance for efficiency and effectiveness in the future. Achieving a degree of subconscious competence takes time and mindful repetitions. We do that in a progressive manner, building the skill layer by layer. We call that PROGRESSIVE TRAINING.

Shooting is both an art and a science. It uses the laws of physics, motor learning and behavior, and human psychology. Defensive shooting, in addition to the above, utilizes the laws of armed conflicts learned over many years.

We must all follow the same laws of nature and the principles our discipline is based on. We simply interpret them as best w